Postcode Analysis Mole Valley, South East

LITTLE GROVE, RH4 2PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE GROVE, RH4 2PY.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RH4 2PY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 74% social renting, RH4 2PY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RH4 2PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Grove, 0.4km from Tower Hill in Dorking. Administratively it sits within Holmwoods ward and the Mole Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RH4 2PY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 28 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for RH4 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00155793 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RH4 2PY. The average age is 28.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 192,500

1 sales · Mean £ 192,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RH4 2PY has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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Unified Academy

Requires Improvement76 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils1.3 km
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Powell Corderoy Primary School

Good191 pupils1.4 km
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The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School

Good623 pupils1.5 km
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Dorking Nursery School

Outstanding100 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Chart Down News0.5 km
  • Oaks Convenience Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Uboo's1.0 km
  • North Holmwood Sports Club0.8 km
  • Dorking Golf Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dorking1.6 km
  • Dorking West2.2 km
  • Dorking Deepdene2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stubs Hill0.0 km
  • Stubs Hill0.0 km
  • Harvest Community Church0.1 km
  • Harvest Community Church0.1 km
  • Stubs Hill0.2 km